Salary: $19.74 - $30.84 Hourly Location : 250 Grey Water Rd. Supply, NC Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 01413 Department: Wastewater - Construction Division Opening Date: 07/24/2025 Closing Date: 8/10/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

About Us

Brunswick County is a vibrant coastal community located in southeastern North Carolina with approximately 47 miles of idyllic beaches and an abundance of quaint countryside. While consistently ranked one of the fastest-growing counties in North Carolina, Brunswick County is steeped in history and hospitality, and both residents and visitors enjoy a laidback atmosphere, close-knit community, and plenty of coastal charm. Careers

At Brunswick County we are committed to preserving our resources and enhancing the lives of our community through exceptional service. Join our team of talented staff and embark on a career where you will make a difference in the lives of those we serve. Our employees are our biggest asset, and we offer competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for advancement. About this Opportunity

Brunswick County Public Utility is currently accepting applications for two new Construction Mechanics to join our Sewer Construction team. Classified as a Grade 4 Collection System by the NC Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ), Brunswick County Public Utility provides wastewater (sewer) services to nearly 30,000 sewer retail customers across a large service. Our Public Utility team is committed to the community and takes a lot of pride in providing a high level of service to our customers every day.

The Construction Mechanic works as part of a crew to perform a variety of both manual labor and specialized skilled work to assist in the construction, installation, repair, and maintenance of the county's water and wastewater systems (including water and sewer lines, services, pumps, and valves). Primary responsibility is the installation of sewer grinder packages. Work may include: hand digging to locate buried utilities. loading/unloading heavy equipment. operating a variety of equipment (i.e., pump and vacuum trucks, jet/vac equipment, jetter machines, directional drill, excavators, backhoes, power tools, hand tools, etc.) cutting and removing damaged sewer pipes. installing new sewer pipes/fittings. replacing sewer manhole rings/covers. responding to sanitary sewer backup and overflows. manually moving gas powered pumps into place and setting pump hoses. inspecting and cleaning sanitary sewer mains on a routine basis to prevent system blockages and maintain compliance. installing new water and wastewater lines and mains testing for, locating, and repairing water leaks and deficiencies found within the water and wastewater system grinder tank installation performing taps on street water mains and inspecting new service connections assisting with setup/teardown of traffic control work zones and various safety equipment including trench boxes, hydraulic shoring, and confined space equipment. backfilling excavations. worksite cleanup (i.e., materials hauling/disposal, site restoration activities, etc.). maintaining and repairing equipment as required. The Construction Mechanic reports to a Crew Supervisor and is responsible for taking appropriate safety measures and following established safety policies and procedures while performing all work. This position will be placed on an on-call rotation (one week every 5-6 weeks) that requires a response to emergency calls both after hours and during inclement weather conditions.

If you are a team player who enjoys working outside, is detail oriented, takes pride in your work, and can use independent judgement and take initiative to get a job done, we'd love to hear from you!

Career Ladder Brunswick County Public Utilities utilizes a career ladder program for advancement which allows employees to further their career in the sewer/water construction field through promotion as advanced grades of NC Collections Operator Certification are attained. Promotions include a 5% pay increase when all criteria are met. Individuals who do not possess a NC Collections Operator Certification will be hired at a Mechanic I level. Training and testing fees for wastewater operator certification are paid for by Brunswick County. Placement as a Mechanic II, III or IV based on NC Collections Operator Certification level and experience. Employees with appropriate certification will be required to serve as Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) or Back-up ORC as necessary. In addition to the Career Ladder, Brunswick County provides other opportunities to assist employees in their career development, including extensive safety training and in-house CDL training (preparing staff for licensing with the NC DMV). Education and Experience

High school diploma (or GED) and experience in sewer and/or water construction; OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Experience related to the following fields is highly desirable. Construction (grading, storm drains, site work, builder, plumber, utility construction, road construction) Landscaping (installer, maintenance, irrigation) Mechanic (heavy equipment, HVAC, hydraulic systems) Farming (manual labor, equipment operator) Moving Company (labor, truck driver) Tech School Student (mechanical)

Valid NC or SC Driver License required. Must possess Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A or attain during the probationary period.

Physical Requirements Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including motor vehicles, pumps, tractors, lawn mowers, generators, water pumps, etc., and mechanic's hand tools. Must be able to exert up to 75 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 5 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Must be able to walk, stand, stoop, reach, lift, and bend. Must be able to work in confined areas.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Information

Brunswick County provides equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by the law.

Brunswick County is required by law to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired. Brunswick County participates in E-Verify to determine employment eligibility to work in the United States.

All positions with Brunswick County require a valid driver's license and candidate must be current on Brunswick County taxes. A background check and drug screening will be conducted with a contingent offer of any position. Brunswick County employees are the county's most valuable asset. Therefore, it is the county's desire to offer a very rich and generous menu of fringe benefits. You can visit to see more detailed information on benefits. Brunswick County offers the following benefits: Vacation Leave Sick Leave Petty Leave Paid Holidays Longevity Pay Health Insurance 401 (k) Plan 457 Deferred Compensation Plan Term Life Coverage Long Term Disability Short Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts Vision Insurance Universal Life Insurance Critical Illness Tuition Assistance